'Tom Sawyer' on stage at New Canaan High School

Published 9:56 am, Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Performing in New Canaan High School Theatre's production of "Tom Sawyer," which opens Oct. 25, 2013, are, from left, Allegra D'Virgilio, Jenny Daly, Janaya Wright and Claire Perry.

Performing in New Canaan High School Theatre's production of "Tom Sawyer," which opens Oct. 25, 2013, are, from left, Allegra D'Virgilio, Jenny Daly, Janaya Wright and Claire Perry.

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Members of New Canaan High School's Theatre prepare for the production of "Tom Sawyer," which opens Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, by making props.

Members of New Canaan High School's Theatre prepare for the production of "Tom Sawyer," which opens Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, by making props.

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'Tom Sawyer' on stage at New Canaan High School

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When Mark Twain wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" 137 years ago, he never could have known the sort of impact it would have on future generations. There is something universal in the boy he created, who was loosely based on himself as a child.

As New Canaan High School Theatre puts the final touches on the upcoming musical version of "Tom Sawyer," yet another generation will learn of Tom's antics -- and of his friend, Huckleberry, and his best girl, Becky.

"Tom Sawyer" will be performed at NCHS at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

The productions at the high school combine the talents and efforts of students, teachers and parents. The students not only act, sing and dance on stage, but they all work in various degrees on props, costumes and sets and help with stage managing, choreography, lighting and sound.